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Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S23 SAYMOT history

S23 SAY is a green petrol Fiat Coupe first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 116,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
116,033 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 SAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Coupe
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 SAY was last recorded at 116,033 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,030 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,033 miles
  • 2024 – 115,615 miles
  • 2023 – 114,673 miles
  • 2022 – 113,591 miles
  • 2021 – 112,851 miles
  • 2020 – 111,356 miles
  • 2019 – 110,202 miles
  • 2018 – 106,090 miles
  • 2017 – 98,591 miles
  • 2016 – 94,295 miles
  • 2015 – 86,490 miles
  • 2014 – 86,417 miles
  • 2013 – 86,082 miles
  • 2012 – 85,316 miles
  • 2011 – 84,137 miles
  • 2010 – 78,791 miles
  • 2009 – 71,247 miles
  • 2008 – 59,441 miles
  • 2007 – 46,283 miles
  • 2006 – 44,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,033 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Road wheel slightly distorted both

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Both rear bump stops missing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,033 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    116,033 miles
    Test number
    989538575058
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail116,030 miles (+415)13 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,030 miles
    Test number
    742463373069
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass115,615 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,615 miles
    Test number
    728270376453
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing

  4. Fail115,614 miles (+941)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,614 miles
    Test number
    592700483167
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing

  5. Pass114,673 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,673 miles
    Test number
    432539695767
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing

  6. Fail114,655 miles (+1,064)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,655 miles
    Test number
    350065508996
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure mounting split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing

  7. Pass113,591 miles (+740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,591 miles
    Test number
    104590897324
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass112,851 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,851 miles
    Test number
    490340999030
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail112,850 miles (+1,494)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,850 miles
    Test number
    312993157633
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre mounting split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass111,356 miles (+1,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,356 miles
    Test number
    182128377010
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass110,202 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,202 miles
    Test number
    427341595297
    • AdvisoryRear both bump stops fallen out of position

  12. Fail110,196 miles (+4,106)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,196 miles
    Test number
    685067119371
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear both bump stops fallen out of position

  13. Pass106,090 miles (+7,499)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,090 miles
    Test number
    870729489750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,591 miles (+4,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,591 miles
    Test number
    596601768893
    • AdvisoryRear foot/hand brake performance slightly low

  15. Pass94,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,295 miles
    Test number
    183396021782
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracking at rear silencer. (7.1.2)

  16. Fail94,295 miles (+7,805)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,295 miles
    Test number
    185239582100
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracking at rear silencer. (7.1.2)

  17. Pass86,490 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,490 miles
    Test number
    104156171251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,440 miles (+23)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,440 miles
    Test number
    552717351248
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass86,417 miles (+335)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,417 miles
    Test number
    267464584141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass86,082 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    86,082 miles
    Test number
    419605283147
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail86,082 miles (+766)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,082 miles
    Test number
    947795083107
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail85,316 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,316 miles
    Test number
    255929482103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass85,316 miles (+1,179)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,316 miles
    Test number
    297639882453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass84,137 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,137 miles
    Test number
    109248201267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,037 miles (+5,246)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,037 miles
    Test number
    495137591158
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass78,791 miles (+7,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,791 miles
    Test number
    584882010273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  27. Pass71,247 miles (+11,806)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,247 miles
    Test number
    571286409215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,441 miles (+13,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,441 miles
    Test number
    223543318225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass46,283 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,283 miles
    Test number
    340565267123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass44,825 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    44,825 miles
    Test number
    902219916281
    • NoteN/side front tyre on 2 mm tread depth.
    • NoteO/side rear brake disc inner working surface corroded.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer has corroded tail pipe.

Questions about S23 SAY

Does S23 SAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 SAY is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S23 SAY?
The MOT on S23 SAY is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 SAY done?
S23 SAY was recorded at 116,033 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 3,689 miles a year.
Has S23 SAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 SAY has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 SAY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S23 SAY find?
S23 SAY passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box; road wheel slightly distorted all four.

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